Syrian designer Rami Al Ali alongside a plethora of Lebanese dressmakers proved their couture prowess on the <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2024/05/14/arab-designers-cannes-film-festival/" target="_blank">red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival</a>, which closed on Saturday. Spotted on regional and international actors, models and influencers, the gowns by Arab designers – from <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2024/03/11/elie-saab-zuhair-murad-oscars/" target="_blank">Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad</a> to Georges Hobeika and Georges Chakra – were impeccably tailored and flamboyantly stylish. Oscar-nominated Lebanese filmmaker and Cannes jury member <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2024/05/15/arab-designers-filmmakers-cannes/" target="_blank">Nadine Labaki</a> was spotted in Jean Louis Sabaji and Georges Chakra, while Saudi actress Mila Al Zahrani wore a voluminous Rami Al Ali gown with a cinched waist. Several looks came with elaborate capes, including a shimmering green number designed by Georges Hobeika for Australian model Chantal Monaghan and a pristine white gown by Georges Chakra for Australian actress Claire Holt. Our favourite, though, is not a gown, but a sculptural Rami Al Ali creation for Diala Makki. The TV presenter looked effortlessly elegant in an organza blouse and scuba pants with a scuba fabric cape with border embellishments. Elsewhere, Viola Davis was spotted in a pastel chiffon gown by Elie Saab, while Chinese actress Tong Liya in a sparkling Saiid Kobeisy couture gown. Kobeisy, who has created outfits for <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2023/09/01/princess-rajwa-takes-style-cues-from-queen-rania-of-jordan/" target="_blank">Queen Rania of Jordan</a> and Jennifer Lopez, also dressed model Heidi Klum in a bold red look at Cannes. Fellow Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad showed off his versatility by putting Australian model Shanina Shaik in a stunning red off-shoulder gown, while creating a shimmering sari-like outfit for beauty entrepreneur Pritika Swarup and a sheer black dress with horizontal metallic embroidery and a bow detail for American actress Victoria Justice.